Dardust in Venice: "SommersiVo", the sound installation at the 61st

Dardust in Venice: SommersiVo at the 61st Biennale

SommersiVo is Dardust's installation presented at the Venice Pavilion of the 61st International Art Exhibition (9 May – 22 November 2026). The project interprets Venice as a living sonic organism, blending layered memories with contemporary urban sounds.

The installation is an immersive environment powered by an artificial intelligence-driven sound system. It processes city noises, environmental data and visitor interactions in real time to generate continuously evolving musical landscapes.

The work includes scheduled autonomous piano performances: eight fixed sessions per day, on the hour, each creating a distinct, unrepeatable soundscape. Visitors therefore actively shape the composition through their presence and movement.

The project was developed with scenographer Paolo Fantin and supported technologically by H-Farm and Cisco. Curated by Giovanna Zabotti, it explores Venice’s dual condition — surface and submerged — through sonic translation.

Practical information

• Where: Venice Pavilion, 61st International Art Exhibition.
• When: 9 May – 22 November 2026.
• How it runs: eight daily sessions, on the hour; every session is unique.
• Credits: Dardust (artistic direction/composition), Paolo Fantin (scenography); technology partners H-Farm and Cisco.
• Visitor tip: check Biennale opening times and ticketing information to organize your visit.

Alongside SommersiVo, Dardust is on tour with Urban Impressionism, performing in various European cities and connecting live shows with installation practice.